Practical guides for high school students, parents and counselors. Learn what counts on a college application, how to keep a record of what you do, and how to describe it honestly.
Everyday Experiences That Count: 12 Examples for College and Career PlanningFrom a grocery shift to a self-taught project, see how to record the experience, keep useful evidence, and choose a next step without forcing a career decision.
What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity? Jobs, Family Responsibilities, and MoreYour activities list can include the responsibilities and interests that fill your week, including work, family commitments, and things you learn on your own.
How to Keep Track of Activities for College Applications: A High School Portfolio GuideKeep a short record of what you do and one useful detail while it is fresh. Over time, those entries become material for applications and decisions about what comes next.
How to Describe Family Responsibilities on College ApplicationsExplain what you personally handled, how regularly you did it, and the context the reader needs. You can describe a meaningful responsibility without sharing private family details.
How BRiDDG Works: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough for StudentsSee each step, from capturing a real moment to college matches, career paths, and essays written in your own voice.Guides are written by Sara Bavar, Executive Co-Founder of BRiDDG, and follow our editorial policy. Each guide links to the primary admissions sources it relies on and shows the date those sources were checked. Spot an error? Email briddg@briddg.com.
